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Remember little Kylie Owens excitedly jumping up and down (broomstick in hand) when she saw the headlights on the cars pulling into the driveway? I felt like that this morning when I checked in on the party and saw the early birds already posting their links. I took a peek at some of them. You are all amazing.

Thank you thank you so much for allowing me to indulge in something that has been a part of my life for the last 13 years. Finding so many of you that feel the same way and are willing to share your fondness for Practical Magic has been such a wonderful thing. I love that I can create this for you and bring us together to kick off my very favorite time of the year.

Well let's get started then shall we? You're here just in time for breakfast!

You caught me in the middle of mixing up a new brew. We can come back to the Conservatory and check on it later.

Come over to the Parlor. I just whipped up a batch of brownies in case the Aunts stop by after the Solstice celebration. It's never too early for brownies I always say!

A little bit of chocolate and powdered sugar sounds like the perfect way to start a day.

Make sure to take an extra piece with you. I don't want you running out of steam while you're out there on your broom. Feel free to grab a little bit of mint in case the flying gets a little rough.

Now that we're filled up on sweets come with me over to the 'Conservatory'.

I think my witches brew is just about done. We might have time for one more brownie before I head out to visit all of you and your fabulous parties.

Thank you so much for joining me today and for loving this movie as much as I do. There will always be a warm spot in my heart for Aunt Frances, Aunt Jet, Gillian and Sally. For that enchanted house filled with "thin bands of lemony sunlight" and the garden where "it was easy to think about possibilities that had never crossed your mind".

In honor of our party I created a mixed media spellbook for Maria Owens. The covers are painted and crackled, then finished with distress ink, beeswax and embellishments.

The book is an accordion style collage with my interpretation of Maria's story. It folds back down into a mini 4x6 book.

The back section has 2 pockets to hold dark spells and wicked charms.

Maria's book is my giveaway along with 6 tags to create your own witches pantry, a beautiful mini box 'book' that holds a yummy Verbena scented soap, in honor of Sally's shop Verbena, and a little bookmark souvenir to remember our party.

Please visit as many of the party posts as you can. I know everyone worked so hard to put their posts together and I know it will take me most of this week to get to everyone but I don't want to miss any of you.

102 comments:

Anna!! Your post was absolutely beautiful!! You truly did an amazing job. :) And Maria's spellbook! omg I'm drooling! I absolutely positively have to win that! It's unbelievably cool!! Thank you so very much for having this Practical Magic Party...you did a wonderful job. :) xoxoxo

Hi Anna, and thanks for the invitation to the Party! *stashing that extra piece of chocolate brownie in my broom-saddle-bag for later and pinning the mint to my top for easier access on the international flying!*

You've made another beautiful blog, and I'm very pleased I came to visit it first of the many I'm going to over this coming weekend. (BTW, if any of your cute herb jars vanish, leave a note on my door, I'll return them sheepishly LOL)

Anyhoo, thanks again for the invitation, and for letting my blog be included...I hope I can only improve my contributions over the coming years to match everyone else's! (Got to have something to aim for after all)

Oh my dear, what a creative free spirited soul you have! Your blog is one that inspires and leaves me with wonder......."WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT!!!!!!!" I would L-O-V-E to have your spell book. It is divine. I have never made on myself because I have never seen one that inspired me to do so, now I have! Oh must go, I have a smudge of hopefully brownie on the end of my nose, but I hope it did it's "magic" Come visit me, I wrote a witchy poem! xo-cindy

happy mabon! gorgeous post! i loved all the little details... and thank you for the brownies, i was almost out of steam ;) thank you for putting this together, it is absolutely awesome to see so many like minded people. thanks again.

Oh Anna....I am over enchanted with my visit to your wonderful practical magic blog party. You amaze and bewitch me with your charming spells and the eye candy you have created. The book is a treasure to say the least...thank you for the inspiration on soooo many levels.Magical hugs and glittery spells....Karla

Thank you for hosting the wonderful party! It's the perfect way to kick off the Autumn season. Fly on over to my blog for a Practical Magic giveaway that I'm having, please include me in yours. You do such beatiful work!Blessings,Joanewww.ivorypumpkin.blogspot.com

5:30 in the morning and i'm totally mesmerized by this post...i took 2 brownies and they were so W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L. with my morning brew...your giveaway is awesome Anna...someone will be very lucky :D BEAR HUGS ~victoria~

Gorgeous post as usual Anna! I love are your magical photos, and the brownies were delightful!I sooo would love to be the winner of your lovely giveaway, how very beautiful and thoughtful it is!Thanks once again for holding this magical event, and I look forward to the Witches' tea party! Happy Mabon!Hugs & BB,Susan

wow what a wonderful post. I am getting fat on brownies, but I dont care they are so lovely. Oh I hope I win the giveaway, what a beautiful book. Looking forward to the tea party you know I will be joining in. Hugs Sara

Yay Anna...Super-beautiful!!!Such a phenomenal tribute..what a gorgeous adventure you took me on...the photos are amazing..and everything in them..i felt like i was in their house..the colors and softness and lighting..amazing! Your bottles and potions dazzling...the spellbook is exquisite, beautiful and very special..wow!! Thanks for hosting another beautiful year for all of us witchy spirits!The giveaway is fabulous and so generous anmd I'd be thrilled to win!

Have a sparkling day..and thanks again for ALL the magic you share!Hugs and sparkles my witchy friend!victoria~

Hi again I dont know if I am missing it or what but I cant find the llnks to the party..on your web page I am new to this so maybe things are different can you let me know how to visit the other blogs? Thanks Frances

This is my first time participating and I am just in awe of all the talent of the Blogs I have already visited. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this to bring us all together. Your book is truly amazing and I would love for a chance to win! I am keeping my fingers, toes, eyes, etc crossed! October 1 is my birthday so that would be an awesome prezzie to win!

Everything is just beautiful!! I love your book and the bottles. I'm feverishly working on my book.I sat down last night with Hubby and watched the movie. It was wonderful and made me happy and high. I could hardly sleep. And guess what I on an impulse picked up for dessert....that's right Brownies!!I so wish for a lovely group of ladies, who would live near me, just like Sally and Gillian have to befriend and enjoy each others company. Blessed Be to All,Paulette

Anna! Loved the conservatory, and you've given me a few more ingredients to add to my own! ;P I certainly don't want any mysterious toads creeping in... Thank you so much for hosting another bash, and the brownies were especially delightful. The Aunts Im sure would be proud.

Your storybook creation is so lovely as well! What an inspired piece of work; I would love to be chosen in the raffle!

i have my broom back from the shop, it's full of magic and I'm ready to fly.. first stop to see you dear Anna.. Your post is magical and big thanks for hosting so we could all celebrate our love for thepractical Magic movie and novel..... Hugs wendy

Anna,Such a lovely and enchanting party post!!!! Yoour pictures are amazing and I love how you create a story for us to imagine. I am in Love with your giveaway!!! I hope it is me who wins this most magical prize.Much Love,Dena

Anna....your party was just beautiful and magical!! I just LOVE your spellbook and your potion bottles!!! I sure hope I win!!! Thank you SO much for hosting this party.....you are a fabulous host!!! I can't wait for the Halloween Tea Party!!!

Dearest Anna...first of all...thank you for bringing so much creative joy to us all by hositng this party! Secondly...you are beyond amazing with this post..the pictures and the incredible and I mean, incredible artwork and spellbook! You have the magic touch, dear girl! I am going to try to do a spell that will magically make my name be picked for that spellbook and labels...ofcourse, I know every other little witch here will be doing the same, so I know it will be fair! I WANT TO WIN!!!!! Oh well...even if I don't...you have added so much magic to my life already, I can do nothing but be grateful and wish you to be blessed for doing so...thanks again and see you at the tea party, my pretty! And you little dog, too! cackle.cackle! bertiewww.awildberrywitch.blogspot.com

Absolutely enchanting post, Anna...as I KNEW it would be. Thank you for hosting the party for the second year - I know how much work you have put into it. Thank you for your friendship and allowing us all to share in the magic of this film. :) And thank you for creating such a magical and beautiful gift for one lucky individual. :) xoxo

Hi Anna......oh oh oh oh me too jumping up and down!! What a delightful post!! I looooved it! Your blog is stunning as always! Yay brownies for breakfast!!! Thank you so much!!!Yes please add me to you wonderful giveaway.Mine is now up and running...between school work, magical children and racoons..I am a bit late to the party..but have arrived..whooot!Thank you hon for all your hard work!Hugs, Sarah

Anna, This was an enchanting post! So wonderful, I enjoyed it very much. Please enter me for a chance to win your wonderful giveaway! I would love to have a bit of your magic in my home! : )Sylviawww.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com

Anna, thank you so much for doing this again this year, it's such Fun! Your post here and blog are just gorgeous! Thank you also for the opportunity to win one of your fabulous creations. Happy 2nd Annual Practical Magic Blog Party! Hope you’ll drop by: http://digginaround.blogspot.com/2011/09/practical-magic-blog-party-post.html

Absolutely beautiful post! It's such a pleasure to be able to be part of the blog party and see everyone's creations. Your idea for the spellbook is amazing, I love the vintage touch and have decided I definitely need a special herb pantry of my own, lol. Have a lovely and magical weekend!~Angela

I would NEVER forget this party, but a witchy accordion book would still be a lovely party favor! Thanks for sharing the loveliness and I'm crossing my fingers for the giveaway ;-)magalyguerrero @ live . com

Your Magic is beautiful, of course! I'm having SO much fun blog hopping, it's such a pleasure to be included in this party this year! My birthday is Oct 1st, oh it would be a dream to win your giveaway!! *wink wink* I also have a giveaway going on right now. I hope you get a chance to stop by and check out my post. ;)

By far my most favorite post of the blog party. I just love your mixed media spell book inspired by Maria Owens. Thank you SO much for hosting this blog party - I hope to join in with a post of my own next year :) In the mean time, I think I'll pop the movie in the DVD player, brew some tea and dream of magic!

Anna I'm having such a magical time at your party, not half way through visiting everyone yet but I'll get there, I don't want to miss a thing.

Your post is enchantingly wonderful, love your photos and the book, ooh that is to dream about. I've already got several ideas and recipes from other blogs I want to try and now you've give me another project, so happy.

Anna, you're blog party is like a holiday unto itself. I spend as much time looking forward to it as I looked forward to my birthday when I was a little witchlet. Your Maria Owens book is stunning and your scene photography is as enchanting as ever! Thank you for hosting such a fabulous event! Happy blog party weekend and Happy Autumn!

Goodness me Anna! I loved your post and your heart felt comments about the movie. I couldn't agree more! Isn't it wonderful how a story will touch all of us so much? I loved your post and I can't thank you enough for putting this all together! It is wonderful!I would simply faint if I were to win your fabulous book! PLEASE enter me! I will keep everything crossed until then.Thank you again Anna,Tricia Fountaine

Hi Anna! You have created such an enchanted space here, and I am so happy to find your blog and the blog party! Your photos are just so beautiful, and the book is incredible! I will be following your blog...thanks so much for all of the inspiration. Blessings on the Equinox <3

Anna this is so beautiful. Just precious. I can smell the chocolate and mint right through the computer screen! I couldn't join in the party due to computer woes but am able to blog hop and what a great event this is! Well last month in a second hand shop I came across the movie in mint (ahem!) condition so I quickly purchased it and have watched it twice and am about to pop it into the dvd player in about one nanno second! Love this post! *smiles* Norma

Delightful party. Thank you for being such a gracious hostess. I love that we both created special books. I know this story from the movie, but it was birthed into a book first. I look forward to this every year. With gratitude, Raehttp://collectingyourself.wordpress.com/2011/09/24/practical-magic-by-moonlight/

Hi Anna wishing you a beautiful Autumn as well! Thank you for the invite to your Magical Party what lovely way to kick off my Favorite season & celebrate my favorite movie.The book you created is just enchanting! Becca

Just stumbled onto your magical page with delight!! I'm really enjoyed your post and am excited to check out everyone else's posts in the blog party!! Maybe next year I'll take part in the festivities!! ;-)

Anna, your post is absolutely *gorgeous*. I love it! I am emailing the link to my daughter. The spell book you made is so pretty. I love your style as an artist! I am an artist, too, and I wish I had known about your party sooner because I would have painted something in honor of it! My chosen medium is oils. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your kind comments about my post. ;D

Thanks so much for hosting this party, and I already know what I will be painting (and posting) for next year's party *hint, hint* ;P

Swoooooosh...still flying about, enjoying everyones margaritas..hiccup...oh excuse me...giggle...having lots of fun in my first practical magic party. Everyone has been so magically gracious...glad you captured one of those nasty toads...they come and go around here.

Gotta fly..will take a brownie or two for the road...maybe it'll help with the margaritas...put a lime in the coconut..hmmmm...

ByeeeeeeeeSylvia

Thanks for hosting such a FUN blog party, I so enjoyed getting ready for it. Now for the tea party!!!

Oh my goodness, your party was simply delightful! Everything was so lovely and you definitely have that Practical Magic look and spirit down! Thank you bunches for being such a wonderful party hostess.

Ahhhh, I'm late!! I tell you... it was such an ordeal to get into my witch's attire (couple of extra pounds) and then I couldn't find my witchy poo boots anywhere... on top of that, my broom flew the night sky before me... so alas, couldn't come! Maybe next time I'll pay more attention to the signs on the sky so I can have everything ready and be here on time! ;) Oh oh, now that I see some new stars forming in the sky, I think that means another party coming up, right? Oh I so hope so! I would love to participate next time!

Wow lady!! Amazing post! I love it. Those labels are divine. I wish mine were more witchy. My labels are plain but I do have the magickal properties of each herb on them. Helpful but not beautiful! Lol Great job!

May I come live in your World ?For it truly looks to be an Enchanting place !!

This blog party was my first one Ever... and I so hope I got to visit with every-one. The posts have been such an effort of Love. Love of the PM book, Love of the PM movie... and a shared Love of friendship and Sisterhood !! Witchy or Otherwise !!

Anna, you have my most Sincere Appreciation for making this a true party... It has been such a Gift.

Bless,Karenp.s.There will be the 3rd Annual Party next year ? Right ?Please ?!?

Anna,Thank you very much for hosting this amazingly fun and magical blog party. I'm delighted you started doing these and I plan on being a part of them every year and next year having a giveaway on my blog for it as well. :-) Your post is absolutely delightful and I just loved loosing myself in the photos and your commentary as your post went along.

I hope you have had a truly magical and wonderful PM party weekend.

Oh, yes, and please enter me in your giveaway for the beautiful spell book you made for Maria Owens and all the goodies in it, too. Thank you so much. :-)

Love love love your PM post, but I knew I would! Maria Owen's spell book is sublime and I so want a brownie right now (good thing I alwasy keep a mix on hand, after all what else would a witch do??? ;)

I ahve had such a good time creating and visiting all the PM posts, thank you so much for hosting, imagining and contiuing this tradition. I've already got ideas for next year!

Hi Anna,I loved visiting your practical magic party finally! My broom has been going everywhere except to the parties. I am so glad I finally could stop by.Your decor is wickedly lovely!I feel right at home, Such a warm and cozy place for a witch to relax and cure a sweet tooth.. I didn't want to leave, but there are other practical magic places to visit, and well you know, while the brooms cooperating I must fly on!!!

My dear Witchy sister,How delightful it was to sit for a spell. The brownies were scrumptiuous and I so enjoyed the story of Maria. What a tragically delicious tale. I have soo missed the fun with the aunts over the Hot summer. It was such fun to visit with you and those two lovelies and I do hope the gals are staying out of trouble, ..no more dead vampire cowboys..well I am off to visit all the parties you inspired. Be back to chat soon though....have the kettle on and save a brownie....Do stop by on your flight...The sisters are waiting

Oh Anna, you are such an enchanting little fairy of sorts, flying around sprinkling your magical stardust on all you touch. Your party is simply splendid. I love the images you created, they leave me spellbound. And that book, oh my goodness! What a treasure. Please enter my name in your beautiful giveaway. May your days always be filled with magic, my friend. Mina

Thank you for having this very enchanting remembrance for 'Practical Magic'. I think all of us as women, can relate to the aunties, and Sally and Gillian. I would love to dress like the aunties everyday! I love dressing up!Your creation of Maria's spell book, is in itself spellbinding. You are so generous in your giveaway.Please enter me in your drawing.Magical wishes abound~Teresa in California